FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—05/06/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—A Broken Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen's Secret Chord, Episode 3
3/5 In the Chelsea Hotel in New York, Cohen turns his talents to songwriting. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/06/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—05/06/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/06/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/06/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/06/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with George Craig.
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05:45
Farming Today—Test, Vaccinate, or Cull Badgers in Northern Ireland. Sky Lanterns. Wool Shedding Sheep.
Northern Ireland's trial to TB test, then vaccinate or cull badgers is beginning.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Arctic Tern
The Arctic Tern - Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—05/06/2014
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—The Bluestockings
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the 18th-century Bluestocking Society.
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09:45
Book of the Week—A Broken Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen's Secret Chord, Episode 4
4/5 Disaster threatens Cohen's first European tour, but in Buddhism he finds spiritual solace.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Joan Smith's Misogynies
Joan Smith's Misogynies, what has changed in 25 years?
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—The Little Ottleys, Episode 4
4/5 While Edith confides in Aylmer and Vincy, Bruce finds himself drawn towards the church.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—The Education Minister's Watch
Kate Adie presents stories from Nigeria, the United States, Russia, Thailand and Mexico.
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11:30
Body and Soul - The Oscar Micheaux Story
Professor Ed Guerrero explores the life of pioneering filmmaker Oscar Micheaux
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—PPI compensation and smart meters
The latest on smart meters. And more compensation from PPI mis-sold by some banks.
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12:57
Weather—05/06/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—05/06/2014
Martha Kearney presents national and international news.
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13:45
Britain at Sea—4. The Navy Wins
Lord West looks at how the Royal Navy won the First World War.
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14:00
The Archers—04/06/2014
Charlie has plans for Adam. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Hinterland
Garda Roisin MacKenna works with the PSNI to solve a murder on the Irish border. (R)
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15:00
Ramblings—Series 27, The Doward
Clare walks on the Doward with Nadia Smith, who has had two partial hip replacements.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Working Families
Allison Pearson presents an appeal for Working Families. (R)
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15:30
Bookclub—Emma Donoghue - Room
Emma Donoghue talks to James Naughtie about her Man Booker shortlisted novel Room. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Kevin Spacey, Fruitvale Station, green film-making, bio-pics
Kevin Spacey; the director of Fruitvale Station; green film-making; movie star bio-pics.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Moving Mountains; Invasive Species; Football Stickers
China is taking the tops off mountains to build cities. What are the risks?
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17:00
PM—05/06/2014
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/06/2014
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 1, Oil
4/4 Simon looks at commodities markets in oil. Why is this trade different to others?
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19:00
The Archers—05/06/2014
David tells Brian what's what.
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19:15
Front Row—Robert Lindsay; Orange is the New Black; Toumani and Sidiki Diabate; Rake's Progress at the Foundling Museum
With John Wilson. Robert Lindsay reflects on the challenges of staging a hit musical.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—The Little Ottleys, Episode 4
4/5 While Edith confides in Aylmer and Vincy, Bruce finds himself drawn towards the church. (R)
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20:00
The Law Show—Failing to Make Crime Pay
Why have government agencies consistently failed to recover the proceeds of crime? (R)
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Bitcoin
Evan Davis and guests discuss the bitcoin economy, its strengths and pitfalls.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Moving Mountains; Invasive Species; Football Stickers
China is taking the tops off mountains to build cities. What are the risks? (R)
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21:30
In Our Time—The Bluestockings
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the 18th-century Bluestocking Society. (R)
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21:58
Weather—05/06/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—05/06/2014
President Obama intervenes in the debate on Scottish independence.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Jo Baker - Longbourn, Episode 9
9/10 James has left without saying goodbye, causing distress for Sarah and Mrs Hill.
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23:00
Blocked
Sitcom set in a small regional theatre, starring David Mitchell as a misanthropic writer.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—05/06/2014
Sean Curran reports as MPs turn their attention to fracking.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—06/06/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—A Broken Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen's Secret Chord, Episode 4
4/5 Disaster threatens Cohen's first European tour, but in Buddhism he finds spiritual solace. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/06/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—06/06/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/06/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/06/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/06/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with George Craig.
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05:45
Farming Today—Bio-pesticides, Wool scouring, Open Farm Sunday
Will the reformed Common Agricultural Policy actually achieve its environmental aims?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Gannet
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the gannet. (R)
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